February, 2006

On Thursday evening March 9, at 7 pm, the Allentown Garden Club will host Lisa Bux of Solebury, Pa. to explore attracting birds to the garden.  The program will be held at the Allentown Methodist Church on Church St. (next to LaPiazza).  Ms. Bux is a professional landscaper and teacher, and has lectured at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Chicago Botanical Gardens and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.  Her experience in constructing and restoring gardens in her 19th century farmhouse in Pennsylvania spurred her interest in neglected and damaged plants and all aspects of home gardening.  The public is cordially invited to attend.

      

The club meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 pm at the Methodist Church.  Beginners and experts alike from the surrounding area are welcome to join.

 

This spring we will be moving forward on our big civic project, the ABC arboretum at Heritage Park.  We are presently working on the details, and will let everyone know the date when things are set.

 

Pleasant Run Nursery May Plant Sale for Allentown Garden Club members.

Saturday, May 20^th 9AM-12PM.

 

 

Four new barrels have arrived and are presently in storage until our spring planter renewal when they'll be added to the nine that are already placed around Allentown. We also will be working on the Library's flower beds.  This will be our part in preparing for Allentown's 300th Anniversary.

 

Kathy Fidler has been working very hard on finding gardens for our June 2007 tour, and is doing very well.  We are focusing on trying to do a walking tour in Allentown this year.  If you know of anyone that might be interested please let Kathy know.  Stay tuned for more information and date.